Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun meditation

2 senses of meditation

Sense 1
meditation, speculation -- (continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature; "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge")
       => contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness -- (a calm, lengthy, intent consideration)

Sense 2
meditation -- ((religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects))
       => contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness -- (a calm, lengthy, intent consideration)